Why Buy a Pecan Tree

Why Buy a Pecan Tree

When looking for a way to shade your yard in the summer, why not plant a pecan tree. These are very majestic trees and you will get a healthy food from them as well. February seems to be the best time to plant a new pecan tree, but you should refer to the climate that you are in for best results.

The Western Schley grows very well in areas of the southwest. Two benefits of this tree is that it will self pollinate and bear pecans earlier than many other varieties. If you live in a desert climate or at a high altitude this one will be a good choice. It is a tough tree and will thrive in arid climates as well as colder ones. The Western Schley can pollinate other pecan trees making it a good one to start out with. Start looking for you pecans to be ready from late October and continue through early November.

A tree that is very good for shade and known for it’s unique pecans is the Burkett. This is a very big tree it’s fruit is quite large also. It will normally start bearing nuts in late September and on into the first part of November. If you live in an area that is very arid this tree will thrive there.

If you are looking for a pecan tree that has nuts that are easy to crack, the Cheyenne should be of interest to you. It grows easy to crack soft shell pecans. This is a favorite of kids and the Seniors. The Cheyenne can pollinate other pecan trees and is a semi self fertile tree. If you live in the south then this tree will easily grow in your climate because it loves humid areas. Start looking for it to produce around mid September.

There are many pecan tree varieties that you can learn about. You can most likely find more than one that will grow in your climate. It is good to have more than one kind so you can experience what each has to offer. As well as try out all the different kinds of healthy nuts that they produce.